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Republicans win House, delivering Trump a trifecta
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National, THE HILL

Republicans win House, delivering Trump a trifecta

By Emily Brooks | The Hill Republicans are projected to keep control of the House of Representatives, handing the party total control of Washington with President-elect Trump back in the White House in January. Decision Desk HQ projected the GOP would hold the House by winning its 218th seat on Monday, the number needed for a majority in the lower chamber. The result is a major win for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who skyrocketed up from obscurity to lead the House GOP not only legislatively, but also in a large role in its campaign infrastructure. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE HILL
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Over 50 Jihadist cases in 29 states show ‘Persistent terror threat,’ House Report says
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National, The Daily Signal

Over 50 Jihadist cases in 29 states show ‘Persistent terror threat,’ House Report says

By Bethany Blankley  | Daily Signal via The Center Square A new report published by the House Homeland Security Committee finds that “foreign jihadist networks and homegrown violent extremists” represent a “persistent terror threat to America.” The committee’s report identifies over 50 cases in 29 U.S. states between April 2021 and September 2024, including dozens of attempts to provide material support to designated Islamist foreign terrorist organizations such as ISIS, Hezbollah, and al-Qaeda, with individuals receiving military-type training from ISIS and Hezbollah as well as committing fraud. The states with identified jihadist cases include Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, N...
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Task force on Trump assassination attempts to hold first House hearing Thursday
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Fox News, National

Task force on Trump assassination attempts to hold first House hearing Thursday

By Elizabeth Elkind | Fox News The House task force investigating the assassination attempts against former President Trump is holding its first hearing Thursday. "They've done a lot of work behind the scenes. They've interviewed dozens of witnesses. They gathered thousands of documents. They've been doing the work to lead up to the hearing, and I know there'll be a lot of interest in that," House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday. "The American people desire and deserve answers, and the task force is working around the clock to deliver them." READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS
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House votes to increase Secret Service protections for Presidential contenders Trump, Harris
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National, Washington Examiner

House votes to increase Secret Service protections for Presidential contenders Trump, Harris

By Tracy Ross | Washington Examiner The House voted unanimously to increase Secret Service protections for presidential candidates, giving them the same level of security as sitting presidents while traveling on the campaign trail.  Lawmakers passed a resolution in a 405-0 vote on Friday that would enhance protections for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris with rare, widespread bipartisan support. The legislation comes in response to the two assassination attempts against Trump during this cycle, which prompted condemnations from both sides of the aisle to crack down on political violence.  “This is not a partisan issue,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said this week. “We have a nominee for president that’s probably the most threatened...
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